Altoid's Tin Book Tutorial By Laura Carson of Artfully Musing Blog

If you love mixed media vintage creations and working with altoid tin's then you're going to love the "Altoid's Tin Book" tutorial that Laura Carson has on her Artfully Musing blog. I'm definitely going to make one. How about you?

Altoid's Tin Book

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.

Here's what Laura had to say about her tutorial:  In this tutorial I’ll walk you through creating a vintage Altoid’s Tin book using chipboard and two Altoid’s tins. The fun part of this project is that by hinging two tins together it creates niches that you can load up with all kinds of embellishments.

Please respect Laura's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials are protected by U.S. & International copyright laws.  Do not copy, duplicate, alter or reproduce in anyway.  Please use for inspiration only. ALL NAMES, LOGOS AND DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. ©2012 Laura Carson (Artfully Musing), All Rights Reserved

Laura's Bio: After retiring from the computer software industry where I spent my career designing, building and marketing software, I needed a creative outlet. A few years ago I discovered Mixed Media Art and have had a love affair ever since. I’ve taught classes in Altered Books, Handmade Books, Collage Art and Mix Media Art. I currently design for Alpha Stamps and I enjoy trading in various art groups. Starting this blog is a way of sharing my art and the wonderful art I have received from others. I specialize in very detailed multi-layered and textured pieces. I live in Anthem Arizona with my husband Kevin, dog Sandy, and cat Tigger.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.

Please visit her Artfully Musing blog at  http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com/.

Romance of Perfume Chipboard Fan Tutorial By Laura Carson of Artfully Musing Blog

I am just in awe of some of the unbelievable things that Laura Carson creates.    She created an amazing  tutorial on her Artfully Musing blog showing you how to make the most incredible chipboard fan.  All I can say is "WOW!"    I hope you enjoy her tutorial.  

Romance of Perfume Chipboard Fan

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.

Here's what Laura had to say about her tutorial:  I’m so in love with these fabulous shell shaped fan blades from Alpha Stamps. They are hosting a themed fan blade swap named “The Romance of Perfume”. I used several of their collage sheet to create the art deco styled fan pictured above. In this tutorial I’ll be giving you some tips on making your fan and walking you through assembling a fan. At the end of the tutorial is a complete list of the Alpha Stamps product I used to make this fan.

Please respect Laura's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials are protected by U.S. & International copyright laws.  Do not copy, duplicate, alter or reproduce in anyway.  Please use for inspiration only. ALL NAMES, LOGOS AND DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. ©2012 Laura Carson (Artfully Musing), All Rights Reserved

Laura's Bio: After retiring from the computer software industry where I spent my career designing, building and marketing software, I needed a creative outlet. A few years ago I discovered Mixed Media Art and have had a love affair ever since. I’ve taught classes in Altered Books, Handmade Books, Collage Art and Mix Media Art. I currently design for Alpha Stamps and I enjoy trading in various art groups. Starting this blog is a way of sharing my art and the wonderful art I have received from others. I specialize in very detailed multi-layered and textured pieces. I live in Anthem Arizona with my husband Kevin, dog Sandy, and cat Tigger.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.

Please visit her Artfully Musing blog at  http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com/.

Vintage Jelly Form Pincushion Free Tutorial By Karen Bailey of Todolwen Blog

I have a passion for pincushions and love seeing the millions of different pincushion creations there are on the web for them.  I thought I had seen just about every kind there was, but Karen Bailey surpised me with a wonderful tutorial on her Todolwen blog showing you how to make a vintage jelly form pincushion.  That's definitely one I haven't seen before.

Vintage Jelly Form Pincushion Tutorial

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Karen Bailey of Todolwen Blog

Here's what Karen had to say about her tutorial:  At First Disapointed But Not Anymore ~ A New Tutorial - Hello my dear friends, I woke up at 6 am yesterday morning and since it was a grey and rainy morning and I had no intention to venture out of the house or wanted to spend my day tidying my craft room (I know I really should have), I decided I wanted to create a new tutorial for you in which I was going to recycle small tins. I sat down in my dining room at the big window for about 2 hours, wrote the instructions as a post, saved it and then worked on the actual creating part but unfortunately things just didn't want to look the way I had imagined them, so I gave up on the idea for the moment. Eventually I will return to it and work on it more another time. You never know, it might work out fine the next time round.

I must admit I was quite disappointed with myself that my idea didn't work, so I just had to try something different, hoping it would work out this time. The basic idea stayed the same but I decided to use different materials then I had chosen the first time and I think it worked out fine. So here is a new tutorial for you ...

... a vintage jelly form pincushion tutorial.

Please respect Karen's TERMS OF USE:  Please do not copy my tutorials in full and/or claim them to be your own and/or post them on your blog without my permission. Furthermore the sale of my tutorials is prohibited. All my designs are protected under copyright.

Karen's Bio: My name is Karen Bailey, and I am the wife for over 20 years to a now retired british serviceman and a Mum to two beautiful daughters. For many years we traveled and lived all over the world whilst serving in the army. After leaving the army we now live in Ontario, Canada. My passion is antiques, especially victorian unrestored furniture and household items and creating/crafting. For me there is nothing better when I have a moment to sit down and make something beautiful. My blog is 'Todolwen' which is an anogram made up from 'old to new' which is what I love to do ~ take something old and give it a new life. I hope you enjoy my makings as much as I enjoy creating them.

Copyright © 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Karen Bailey of  Todolwen Blog.

Please visit her Todolwen blog at http://todolwen.blogspot.com/.

Jam Jar Cozy Free Crochet Tutorial by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog

One of these days I am going to learn how to crochet.  When I do I think I'll make Carina's Jam Jar Cozy in blue.  What an adorable way to decorate a jam jar cozy.  Enjoy.

Crochet tutorial: jam jar cozy

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog blog.

Here's what Carina had to say about her tutorial: As promised, the crochet jar cosy tutorial. You can use one or more colours to suit your taste. I think it is nice with atleast a couple of colours just because I like colour. ;-)

Please respect Carina's TERMS OF USE:BE NICE: DON'T STEAL - I spend hours thinking up projects, taking pictures, processing the pictures and writing tutorials and posts. So please respect the work that goes into this and don't steal my content. You are welcome to use the tutorials and patterns for your own personal crafting pleasure. And if you like them, feel free to share links to them. You can even borrow an image or two if you link back here. Sharing is nice, it's what makes the crafty blogosphere so great! But stealing other people's content and passing it off as your own is not nice at all. So don't be that guy. Or gal. Translating my tutorials or removing my copyright notice from images and posting the content as your own is not allowed. Thank you. Got a question about something? Want to know a bit about me? Need help with something? Check out the fancy pants FAQ page!

Carina's Bio: Carina is a Danish girl living in Essex, England with her husband. She's an artist and crafter who loves to crochet, draw, sew, paint, and embroider.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog  blog. Please visit Carina's new Carina's Craftblog blog at http://carinascraftblog.wardi.dk ,  her Wardi.dk website, her Carina Wardi Etsy shop, and her Polka & Bloom Etsy shop .

Vintage Bike Basket Free Tutorial by Christie Hurst of A Lemon Squeezy Home

If you love adorable vintage bike baskets you'll want to check out the Vintage Bike Basket Tutorial by Christie Hurst.  Enjoy your bike ride.

Vintage Bike Basket Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Christie of A Lemon Squeezy Home

Here's what Christie had to say about her tutorial:   Remember my son's Bike Basket I made? You can see that version by clicking here: D's Bike Basket Tutorial.

I remember finishing his, and thinking how pretty it could be for a girl with a few changes. So I re-designed the entire thing to fit an adult vintage style bike. *This basket actually fits my son's child size bike, so it doesn't even have to be only for an adult bike!
Please respect Christie's TERMS OF USE: Unless stated otherwise, you may use any of the items or tutorials I post for personal use. If you are wanting to sell items made from my tutorials, please ask me for permission!

If you make and post anything that I came up with, please post a link to my blog. If you sell any items on my website that was my idea, then you must post a link giving me credit (after asking permission to sell first).

Just give credit where it is due! Happy crafting!

Copyright © 2012- All Rights Reserved - Christie of Lemon Squeezy Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lemonsqueezyshop. Please visit her A Lemon Squeezy Home blog at http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/

Crochet Granny Triangle Free Tutorial by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog

I can remember my mother making granny squares for a colorful afghan she was making and wishing I could crochet. If you love granny squares and want to learn how to crochet a granny square you'll be happy to know that Carina Envoldsen-Harris has another wonderful tutorial showing you how. Have fun making your granny squares.

Tutorial: crochet granny triangle

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog 

Here's what Carina had to say about her tutorial:  So! Here we go with the granny triangle tutorial. Did you master the magic circle yet? Ready to go? By the way, this is the yarn I use. If you don't fancy using the magic circle, you can make a ring by making 4 chain stitches and joining them into a ring. Please note, I am using the American crochet terms in this tutorial. :-)

Please respect Carina's TERMS OF USE:BE NICE: DON'T STEAL - I spend hours thinking up projects, taking pictures, processing the pictures and writing tutorials and posts. So please respect the work that goes into this and don't steal my content. You are welcome to use the tutorials and patterns for your own personal crafting pleasure. And if you like them, feel free to share links to them. You can even borrow an image or two if you link back here. Sharing is nice, it's what makes the crafty blogosphere so great! But stealing other people's content and passing it off as your own is not nice at all. So don't be that guy. Or gal. Translating my tutorials or removing my copyright notice from images and posting the content as your own is not allowed. Thank you. Got a question about something? Want to know a bit about me? Need help with something? Check out the fancy pants FAQ page!

Carina's Bio: Carina is a Danish girl living in Essex, England with her husband. She's an artist and crafter who loves to crochet, draw, sew, paint, and embroider.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog  blog. Please visit Carina's new Carina's Craftblog blog at http://carinascraftblog.wardi.dk ,  her Wardi.dk website, her Carina Wardi Etsy shop, and her Polka & Bloom Etsy shop .

Crochet Magic Ring Free Tutorial by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog

I've probably told you before that I have never been able to master the art of crocheting.  I tried it as a teenager and just could never get it.   Perhaps I should try again.  If I decide to perhaps I'll start with Carina Envoldsen-Harris's Crochet Magic Ring Tutorial.  Enjoy!

Crochet magic ring tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog blog.

Here's what Carina had to say about her tutorial: Mmm... happy colours! Ok, so there's a granny triangle tutorial in the works, but first I'm going to show you how to make a magic ring. This is a very handy thing to know how to make. Not just for granny triangles! Why is it handy? Because it can make centres of your work look a lot better. You're basically crocheting over an adjustable ring which you can pull tight. By the way, this is the yarn I use.

And despite its name, there is actually no magic involved whatsoever. I am sorry to disappoint you!

Please respect Carina's TERMS OF USE: BE NICE: DON'T STEAL - I spend hours thinking up projects, taking pictures, processing the pictures and writing tutorials and posts. So please respect the work that goes into this and don't steal my content. You are welcome to use the tutorials and patterns for your own personal crafting pleasure. And if you like them, feel free to share links to them. You can even borrow an image or two if you link back here. Sharing is nice, it's what makes the crafty blogosphere so great! But stealing other people's content and passing it off as your own is not nice at all. So don't be that guy. Or gal. Translating my tutorials or removing my copyright notice from images and posting the content as your own is not allowed. Thank you. Got a question about something? Want to know a bit about me? Need help with something? Check out the fancy pants FAQ page!

Carina's Bio: Carina is a Danish girl living in Essex, England with her husband. She's an artist and crafter who loves to crochet, draw, sew, paint, and embroider.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog blog. Please visit Carina's new Carina's Craftblog blog at http://carinascraftblog.wardi.dk ,  her Wardi.dk website, her Carina Wardi Etsy shop, and her Polka & Bloom Etsy shop .

Crochet Bunting Free Tutorial by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog

How I wish I could crochet.  If I could I'd LOVE to make this bright and cheery crochet bunting.  I can just picture it hanging in a baby or little girl's room.  I hope you enjoy Carina's crochet bunting tutorial.

Crochet bunting tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog  blog.

Here's what Carina had to say about her tutorial: Let's put some triangles together! It's easy! Grab your triangles and sort them so they look all pretty like. By the way, this is the yarn I use.

Please respect Carina's TERMS OF USE: BE NICE: DON'T STEAL - I spend hours thinking up projects, taking pictures, processing the pictures and writing tutorials and posts. So please respect the work that goes into this and don't steal my content. You are welcome to use the tutorials and patterns for your own personal crafting pleasure. And if you like them, feel free to share links to them. You can even borrow an image or two if you link back here. Sharing is nice, it's what makes the crafty blogosphere so great! But stealing other people's content and passing it off as your own is not nice at all. So don't be that guy. Or gal. Translating my tutorials or removing my copyright notice from images and posting the content as your own is not allowed. Thank you. Got a question about something? Want to know a bit about me? Need help with something? Check out the fancy pants FAQ page!

Carina's Bio: Carina is a Danish girl living in Essex, England with her husband. She's an artist and crafter who loves to crochet, draw, sew, paint, and embroider.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Carina Envoldsen-Harris of Carina's Craftblog blog. Please visit Carina's new Carina's Craftblog blog at http://carinascraftblog.wardi.dk ,  her Wardi.dk website, her Carina Wardi Etsy shop, and her Polka & Bloom Etsy shop .

Lil' Lop Eared Bunny - Free Pattern From Lisa Bunting Thoms of Q.D. Patooties

I thought you might all like to know that Lisa Bunting Thoms of  Q.D. Patooties  has an adorable bunny pattern to share. I just love Lisa's creations and hope you enjoy her bunny pattern.

FREE New Pattern, Lil' Lop Eared Bunny

Copyright © 2008-2009 - All Rights Reserved - Lisa Bunting Thoms of Q.D. Patooties

Click on picture above to enlarge.

Here's what Lisa said about Lil' Lop Eared Bunny:   This pattern is a one that I shared with my newsletter members last year for a small vintage style bunny just the right size to fill any Easter Basket. You may remember seeing this little vintage style Easter Bunny on my Blog and briefly in my Etsy shop. I modeled him after a really sweet bunny I had as a kind (mine was blue with a white tummy) but truthfully, I think this guy turned out looking more like Eeyore! You can also turn the ears upright so he looks less like the famous Pooh Bear sidekick and hey, it's FREE so enjoy!

All you need to do is to click on the pattern. After you click, the pattern will enlarge. Then, just right click and "Save Image As" to save it to your computer. Then print it out. 

Please respect Lisa's TERMS OF USE:  My FREE tutorials, patterns, and how-to's are for personal use only and are not not intended for commercial use. They may not be copied, reprinted, emailed, or reproduced and distributed in any manner without my permission.

Lisa's Bio: Lisa is a professional teddy bear artist selling heirloom quality collectible bears to Adults and has been making bears professionally since November 1997. Her creations have been nominated for several Awards including the TITA, Teddy Bear Scene Reader's Choice Awards and the Ace Awards. They've also been included on a regular basis in many of the major doll and crafts magazines.

Copyright © 2007-2012 - All Rights Reserved - Lisa Bunting Thoms of Q.D. Patooties at http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com.

Please visit Lisa's Q.D. Patooties Spoonflower Fabric Shop and her Q.D. Patooties Etsy Shop.

Coffee Filter Album - Free Tutorial by Romona King of Northbrook Designs

I thought you might all like to know that Romona King of Northbrook Designs has created another wonderful  tutorial on her Northbrook Designs blog showing you how to create a coffee filter album.

Coffee Filter Album
© 2011 by Romona King of Northbrook Designs

If you'd like to download Romona's tutorial please click on the picture above or CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Here's what Romona had to say about her tutorial:

This tutorial is yours to get inspired with. Please use it to create your own creative album and all I ask is that you tell others where you got this to give me credit for my efforts.

My thanks to Meeri who first showed me what a coffee filter album is.

Before starting, you may just want to read this on your computer rather than print it. Throughout the tutorial I used a lot of colour illustrations from my own album and that will take a fair bit of ink to print.

To make these albums, you don’t need to been overly artistic or have a big set of skills, but what you do need is the desire to open up your creative mind and let your muse help you. A lot of time we get caught up in thinking we can’t make something like another person or do it as well or any number of thoughts. Remember, everyone starts at the beginning as well and just did what we all have to do to improve our abilities. Practice, experiment, and repeat many times.

Enjoy the process of making your album and try not to get too hung up on details. Let go of the rules you think exist about what is supposed to match with what, IE: does this lace look right, what about these pictures or colours. Forget that, just relax and play. That’s what kids do, don’t take yourself too seriously. The only thing to decide on before you start is, do you want this album to have a theme. If so you will have to collect your papers etc. based on that theme.

Please respect Romona's Terms of Use - Feel free to share this tutorial, but please remember to give me credit for the information contained here.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved — Written By Romona King of Northbrook Designs. Romona is a crafter, doll maker, painter, needlework artist, and mixed media artist. You can visit her Northbrook Designs blog online at http://northbrookdesigns.blogspot.com/. You can also visit her Northbrook Designs shop at http://www.northbrookdesigns.com/.

Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays - Ideas #76, #77, #78, #79 and #80

If you support handmade and love to give gifts from the heart then you're going to love our "Handmade With Love - Gift Ideas For The Holidays" series of posts.

The handmade ideas are taken from all the wonderful free Christmas articles, e-patterns, tutorials, graphics, stitcheries, craft projects and more that The Best Free Craft Articles blog contributors have to offer.

Here's ideas #76, #77, #78, #79 and #80:

Idea #76 - A felted pen cup makes a terrific present for all the teachers, office workers, Moms and Dads, and students on your gift giving list.  


Felted Pen Cup - Felting over objects
Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Marie Spalding of Living Felt.

Idea #77 - A beaded bauble ornament makes a beautiful gift.



Beaded Bauble Tutorial...
Copyright © 2007 — All Rights Reserved — Written By Julia Camilleri for her "Julia's Place" Blog.

Idea #78 - Toile ornies make great Christmas tree decoration gifts?

TOILE ORNIES

Copyright © 2002 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Idea #79 - Vintage wood spool elf ornaments make an adorable gift.
Free Retro Holiday Christmas Wood Spool Elf Pattern

Copyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Sherry Marrero of AnniesCupboards.com.

Idea #80 - A folded star or Somerset patchwork trivet makes a beautiful gift.

Folded star or Somerset patchworkCopyright © 2008 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Jennifer Richards of Bronze Wombat blog at http://bronzewombat.blogspot.com/ .

Please respect each artist or crafters Terms Of Use for their free article.

I hope you are inspired to create handmade gifts of your own for the holidays.

Stay tuned for Ideas  #81, #82, #83, #84 and #85.

Vintage Embroidery Designs Free E-Book by Maureen Greeson of Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions

If you LOVE vintage embroidery designs and want to try embroidering some then you'll be happy to see that Maureen Greeson has a wonderful e-book on her Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions blog containing some beautiful embroidery designs.  One of them is shown below.

Vintage Embroidery Designs Booklet

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Maureen Greeson of Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions.

Here's what Maureen had to say about her tutorial:  This 13 page copy of a vintage embroidery design catalog has been on my computer for so long I can't remember where I got it.  Being that it's in the public domain, I thought I'd share it with you.  There are designs here that will work well on crazy quilting projects as well as other items.  Enlarge or reduce as you like.  Aren't computers grand!!  If you happen to work one up, I would love to share it with everyone.  Don't hesitate to send a scan for me. Here is an example of the designs you'll find in the booklet. Be patient, it is a large file.

Please respect Maureen's TERMS OF USE:  I am more than happy to share my ideas, tutorials and e-patterns with you. You can use them to make projects for yourself, friends or family. Do not use my ideas, tutorials or e-patterns to mass-produce items for sale. If you post your work online, please credit me (Maureen Greeson) with the design and link to my Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions website @ http://www.maureensvintageacquisitions.com/.

Copyright © 2009-2010 - All Rights Reserved - Maureen Greeson of Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions. Maureen is a creative embroiderer, porcelain doll maker, and crazy quilter extraordinaire.

Please visit her Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions website @ http://www.maureensvintageacquisitions.com/ and her Maureen's Vintage Acquisitions blog @ http://www.maureensvintageacquisitions.blogspot.com//. Also, if you'd like to see some of Maureen's amazing creations please visit her Portfolio of Crazy Quilting Projects website.

Tie Dyeing a Peace Sign Free Tutorial by Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo

I know that I've mentioned many times that I grew up as a baby boomer - "hippie" movement and all.  Well, I had a very pleasant surprise the other day that brought me back to the 60's and 70's.  It was a tutorial showing you how to tye dye a peace sign on a tee shirt and it was on Ashley Hacksaw's  Lil Blue Boo blog.  I was instantly transported back to my own "flower child" tye dyeing and "peace sign" days.  Thanks for the walk down memory lane, Ashley.

If you'd like to know how to tie dye your own "peace sign" Ashley's Tie Dyeing a Peace Sign (A Tutorial) will certainly show you how.  Peace!

Tie Dyeing a Peace Sign (A Tutorial)
 

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo.

Here's what Ashley had to say about her tutorial:   Since peace signs are back I wanted to come up with an easy way to tie dye one. I like how the result was a starburst effect.

Please respect Ashley's TERMS OF USE: My tutorials and patterns are for personal use only.  Commercial use of any kind is prohibited without the written authorization of Ashley Hacksaw.

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Ashley Hacksaw of Lil Blue Boo.   Ashley is a children's clothing designer, pattern designer, portrait & murals artist, and crafter.

Please visit  her Lil Blue Boo blog @ http://www.lilblueboo.blogspot.com/, her Clothing By Lil Blue Boo Etsy Shoppe at http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilblueboo, and her Lil Blue Boo Big Cartel shop at http://www.lilblueboo.bigcartel.com/.